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tbh I don't think a safety will go top 5 period, he might be the best safety prospect in years but still.

S has been gaining value on teams over the years, and Laron Landry went 6 if I remember correctly. So if Mays can boost himself up to that #1 safety prospect, I see no reason why he can'r be a top 5 pick, but like it was said before, he must perform more on the field to be mentioned with Landry and Taylor.

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He's a little more athlete than football player, but he's still a great player. He's not what Landry or Taylor were in college at this point, but his potential is sky high. I think without question he can be a top 5 pick, especially next year where there is no clear cut top player and a top tier that looks to be 5-15 guys right now.

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Trust me, you don't want to give up your left nut for Myron Rolle. It's doubtful he'll even be a safety in the NFL.

The same "not a safety" argument could be said for Taylor Mays, even though he's obviously a lot better than Rolle. Mays is already huge for a safety, and apparently has some trouble keeping weight off- the USC S and C coach said he could easily be LB or even DL sized. If he's already fighting against his frame when he's 20 and in his physical prime, I really doubt he can avert the natural thickening processes of age and stay a safety for his NFL career.

I think Mays is Brian Urlacher 2.0 with added athleticism. A big, physically gifted safety who bulks up for LB in the pros.

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